POST UTME UNN 2017 Geography | Objective

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Question 1
A river has a discharge of 100 m³/s. If the river flows for 10 hours a day, what is the total volume of water discharged in a day?
A. 1,000,000 m³
B. 2,000,000 m³
C. 3,000,000 m³
D. 4,000,000 m³
Question 2
Soil erosion can be caused by which of the following human activities?
A. Deforestation
B. Urbanization
C. Agricultural activities
D. All of the above
Question 3
The diagram below shows the different types of rocks. Which type of rock is represented by the letter 'B'?
A. Igneous
B. Sedimentary
C. Metamorphic
D. Foliated
Question 4
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river valley. Identify the type of rock formation that would be most likely to occur at point X.
A. Folded Mountains
B. Faulted Mountains
C. Volcanic Mountains
D. Eroded Mountains
Question 5
The concept of 'carrying capacity' in population studies refers to the maximum number of individuals of a species that an environment can sustainably support. Which of the following factors is NOT a determinant of carrying capacity?
A. Climate
B. Availability of resources
C. Technological advancements
D. Population density
Question 6
The Niger Delta is a major wetland ecosystem in Nigeria. Which of the following types of vegetation is characteristic of the Niger Delta?
A. Mangrove forest
B. Freshwater swamp forest
C. Brackish water swamp forest
D. Grassland
Question 7
The population of Lagos, Nigeria has grown rapidly in recent years, leading to increased pressure on the city's infrastructure. What is the primary cause of this population growth?
A. Rural-urban migration
B. High birth rates
C. Increased life expectancy
D. Improved healthcare
Question 8
The diagram below represents a cross-section of a river delta. Identify the type of rock formation that would be most likely to occur at point Y.
A. Eroded Mountains
B. Folded Mountains
C. Volcanic Mountains
D. Faulted Mountains
Question 9
A map shows the distribution of a particular disease in a region. The map has a scale of 1:100,000. If the distance between two towns on the map is 5 cm, what is the actual distance between them in kilometers?
A. 2.5 km
B. 5 km
C. 10 km
D. 20 km
Question 10
A map is drawn to a scale of 1:50,000. If the distance between two points on the map is 6 cm, what is the actual distance between the two points in meters?
A. 300 m
B. 600 m
C. 1200 m
D. 2400 m
Question 11
The Niger Delta region of Nigeria is characterized by a complex network of rivers and creeks. Which of the following is a major consequence of this geography?
A. Increased risk of flooding
B. Higher population density
C. Greater economic opportunities
D. More frequent oil spills
Question 12
A farmer is considering two different types of fertilizers to apply to his crops. The first fertilizer costs ₦100 per bag and provides 20 kg of nitrogen per bag. The second fertilizer costs ₦150 per bag and provides 30 kg of nitrogen per bag. If the farmer needs 500 kg of nitrogen for his crops, how many bags of each type of fertilizer should he buy to minimize his cost?
A. 10 bags of fertilizer 1 and 5 bags of fertilizer 2
B. 5 bags of fertilizer 1 and 10 bags of fertilizer 2
C. 15 bags of fertilizer 1 and 3 bags of fertilizer 2
D. 20 bags of fertilizer 1 and 2 bags of fertilizer 2
Question 13
The process of weathering that involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller fragments due to the expansion and contraction of water within the rock's pores is known as:
A. Mechanical weathering
B. Chemical weathering
C. Physical weathering
D. Biological weathering
Question 14
The diagram below shows a graph of the relationship between the price of a product and the quantity demanded. What is the slope of the demand curve?
A. -2
B. -1
C. 0
D. 1
Question 15
The Earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect, which in turn influences global wind patterns. What is the primary consequence of this effect on global climate?
A. Increased precipitation in tropical regions
B. More frequent hurricanes in the Atlantic
C. Polar jet stream formation
D. Global temperature increase

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